All United Kingdom articles – Page 59
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NewsAldi to cut CO2 with veg-oil-powered trucks
Aldi is converting more than 30 per cent of its HGVs to hydrotreated vegetable oil fuels
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NewsFruitnet and Agtools team up to provide top-class insight and analysis
Publisher will use Agtools’ award-winning data platform to enhance its coverage of the international fresh produce business
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NewsKissabel returns with new-season campaigns across US and Europe
Worldwide Fruit’s commercial director Hannah McIlfatrick describes apple range as “unique” and “truly different”
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NewsJHI receives £2.4m to fund research into lettuce breeding and vertical farming
Over £560,000 will go towards accelerating breeding for indoor lettuce, while more than £300,000 will fund new light pulsing tech in vertical farming
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NewsChiquita unveiled as Golden Sponsor of NCGM’s 50th anniversary celebrations
Market’s anniversary dinner will take place on 9 November at The Royal Lancaster London
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NewsKent businesses awarded £200k to advance sustainable food innovation
Five of the six projects funded by Growing Kent & Medway could boost sustainability of fruit and veg production in the region
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NewsPotatoes at a crossroads
With the UK potato sector facing a multitude of issues, major producers Greenvale and Branston explain how they are navigating the choppy seas and continuing to innovate
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NewsCo-op food sales outperform UK convenience market
Food revenue and profits rise as Co-op invests in staff and stores, latest financial results reveal
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NewsLess than a third of children can identify beetroot or courgette, survey shows
Research suggests growing fruit and veg at school could be best way to introduce children to a more varied diet
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NewsWatercress industry bids farewell to pioneer Malcolm Isaac
Former boss of Hampshire Watercress and Vitacress Sales launched UK’s first pre-packed salad and persuaded M&S to run its first-ever TV advert for food
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News£3.5m research project aims to advance soft-fruit breeding in the UK
Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network hopes to make major strides in improving UK self-sufficiency
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NewsFyffes research highlights pineapple storage failings
More than 80 per cent of consumers fail to store pineapples correctly, eating them later than is optimal, the group finds
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NewsGPG and F2 secure new UC Davis strawberry licences
Renowned US breeding centre has reached new international agreements with UK-based Global Plant Genetics and Mexican group Fresa Fortaleza
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NewsDriscoll’s marks UK brand launch with ‘Devoted to Delicious’ campaign
Driscoll’s officially launches its brand in UK retail sector following acquisition of Berry Gardens Limited in 2022
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NewsRick Clay named agricultural director at Greenvale
Former G’s senior executive will look to help drive growth and sustainability at Greenvale
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NewsLidl and Tesco celebrate British apple success
Supermarkets have been ackowledged by the trade for their strong sales performance
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NewsCocaine discovered in banana boxes at German discount chain
Latest discovery follows similar recent incidents at Grand Frais in eastern France and Lidl in Berlin and Brandenberg
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NewsLove British Food calls on government to prioritise community-focused strategy
Campaign says government should improve food education and offer free school meals
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NewsTech exists to decarbonise now, says Thermo King
Company representatives at UK event urge cold chain operators to embrace electrification and hybridisation without delay
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NewsPrecision pollination project aims to boost strawberry yield and quality
Ground-breaking project involving UK Agri-Tech Centre, Angus Soft Fruits and Polybee tackles pollination challenges in polytunnels and glasshouses